Abstract: [TASK] To further develop prior art technique. [SOLUTION] A cartridge includes a photosensitive drum and a coupling. the coupling includes a main body and a movable member movable relative to the main body. The movable member includes an engaging portion which is capable of entering between a driving force application member and a braking force application member by the movement relative to the main body. The movable member receives a driving force for rotating the photosensitive drum, from the driving force application member and also receives a braking force applying a load against rotation of the photosensitive drum, from the braking force application member.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods of use for a magnetic coupling device is disclosed. The magnetic device may have a plurality of magnets to create a magnetic field to the devices enclosed within the device. The coupling device may have a housing that encloses and/or partially surrounds one or more rotatable shafts. The coupling device may couple an output shaft from a motor to an input shaft of a generator. The coupling device may have an electric coil that when energized may vary any applied magnetic field to the rotatable shafts. The magnetic device may have a first plurality of magnets positioned at a first radial position and a second plurality of magnets positioned at a second radial position, with the first magnets being rotatable and the second magnets being stationary. Multiple magnetic coupling devices may be coupled together in series to provide increased magnetic fields to the enclosed system.

Abstract: A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, includes a rotatable photosensitive drum; a rotatable developing roller configured to develop image formed on the drum, the developing roller being capable of contacting to and spacing from the drum; an urging force receiving portion configured to receive, from a main assembly side urging member, an urging force for spacing the developing roller from the drum; a cartridge side drive transmission member capable of the coupling with a main assembly side drive transmission member and configured to receive, from the main assembly side drive transmission member, a rotational force for rotating the developing roller; and a decoupling member capable of urging the cartridge side drive transmission member by the urging force received by the urging force receiving portion to decouple the cartridge side drive transmission member from the main assembly side drive transmission member.

Abstract: A maintenance system for a turbine engine includes a pump and a crank device operatively coupled to the pump. The pump includes a pump housing and a pump drive that is configured to operatively couple to the turbine engine. The crank device is operatively coupled to the pump and includes a crank drive that is configured to enable movement of the pump drive and thereby movement of the turbine engine during non-operational periods, such as during a maintenance or inspection period.

Abstract: A power transmission shaft includes: a bearing including a cylindrical portion, an internal spline portion, and an internal spline side annular groove including a bottom surface, and a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall which includes a first inclination surface inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the shaft portion, and on which the circlip is abutted in a state where a radius of the circlip is decreased within the internal spline side annular groove, and the second side wall on which the circlip is abutted in the state where the radius of the circlip is decreased within the internal spline side annular groove.

Abstract: A gearbox comprising a main unit comprising a first casing and a first hollow shaft, and a secondary unit comprising a second casing and a second hollow shaft, and a drive shaft comprising a first clutch portion and a second clutch portion, which engage the first and second hollow shafts in an angularly fixed and axially sliding manner. The gearbox further including an axial retaining device comprising an axial shoulder supported in a fixed potion by an axial end on one of the first or second hollow shafts, and an external radial projection arranged in an intermediate position, and an external radial projection arranged in an intermediate position along the drive shaft between the first and second clutch portions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for substantially continual electrical power generation for a moving vehicle are disclosed herein. According to the various embodiments discussed herein, the battery range can be increased significantly using a variety of energy sources. The energy sources are configured to facilitate continual electricity generation based on: (i) one or more generators positioned around predetermined vehicle parts; (ii) wind energy created by the motion of the vehicle in relation to the surrounding medium, and (iii) solar energy. The system for continual electrical power generation in a moving vehicle has a generator having a coil-and-magnet arrangement around one or more vehicle components/modified components. The system further has an energy generator for converting solar energy and wind energy into electricity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for adjusting a headrest wing, and more particularly, to an apparatus for adjusting a headrest wing in which a wire is used to make operating forces at the time of pushing and pulling a headrest wing to be different so that convenience is given to a user.

Abstract: Movement and/or urging of a developer carrying memer is carried out with high precision. A cartridge that is mountable to an apparatus main assembly of an image forming apparatus, the cartridge includes a developing roller; a frame supporting the developing roller; a movable part movably supported by the frame and movable to a first position and to a second position relative to the frame; and an elastic part provided between the frame and the movable part to urge the movable part. The movable part includes a first force receiving part that receives force from the apparatus main assembly, in a direction of moving from the first position to the second position, and a second force receiving part that receives force from the apparatus main assembly, in a direction of moving from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A sliding constant velocity universal joint includes an outer joint member connected to a power transmission member and an inner joint member connected to an end portion of a shaft, for torque transmission between the outer joint member and the inner joint member while allowing an angle change and an axial change therebetween. The outer joint member incorporates therein an elastic member axially expandable/retractable between a tip of the shaft connected to the inner joint member and the outer joint member; the tip of the shaft is provided with a shaft protruding portion for supporting an inner diameter portion of a shaft-side end of the elastic member; the elastic member has its outer-joint-member side end provided with a receptacle for fitting into an inner diameter portion of the elastic member; the outer joint member has its inner surface press-fitted by an end plate; and the receptacle is pressed onto the end plate in the inner surface of the outer joint member.

Abstract: A journal receptacle for a wobbler connection, in particular for the rotationally secure connection of a drive shaft, such as an articulated shaft, to a roll of a rolling mill. A wobbler hub has a receiving opening that extends in an axial direction of the wobbler hub, for the positive-locking reception of a roll journal. The receiving opening has an inner surface, extending in the axial direction and over the periphery and at least one torque transmission surface. The latter is clad at least partially with at least one wearing plate. The at least one wearing plate is held in a positive-locking manner on the torque transmission surface by at least one clamping piece, which extends in the axial direction on the torque transmission surface and which is connected to the torque transmission surface by a connecting device.

Abstract: A technique facilitates downhole drilling applications by providing a universal joint. The universal joint has a high load carrying capability presented in a compact and simple configuration. The high load carrying capability is achieved by techniques employing unique load transfer mechanisms. For example, higher load capability may be provided by a load sharing principal in which torque loads are jointly transmitted through universal joint pins and the side faces of a universal joint cross. The higher load capability also may be achieved by transferring loads through a monolithic cross having integral pins and a split yoke/clevis assembly. In another embodiment, higher load capability results from using universal joint pins inserted from the inside of the universal joint and screwed outwardly until full engagement with the joint yokes is achieved. Each of the universal joint embodiments also may be designed to enable pressure-sealed flow of drilling mud through the joint.

Abstract: A torque receiving assembly, a photosensitive drum and a process cartridge having such torque receiving assembly. The torque receiving assembly having a body having an axis and having an accommodating chamber; a driven shaft disposed coaxially with the body, the driven shaft including a guide stem and a coupling head provided at one axial end of the guide stem, the guide stem having a pair of output arms which extend outwardly in a radial direction, the coupling head having a plurality of projections; wherein a pair of input arms are provided at an inner wall of the accommodating chamber and configured for abutting with the output arms; the guide stem is movable in the axial direction relative to the body, the torque receiving assembly further has a distance-limiting mechanism that defines a maximum distance the driven shaft is able to move relative to the body in the axis direction. The photosensitive drum and process cartridge according to the present invention both include the torque receiving assembly.

Abstract: A torque receiving assembly, a photosensitive drum and a process cartridge having such torque receiving assembly. The torque receiving assembly having a body having an axis and having an accommodating chamber; a driven shaft disposed coaxially with the body, the driven shaft including a guide stem and a coupling head provided at one axial end of the guide stem, the guide stem having a pair of output arms which extend outwardly in a radial direction, the coupling head having a plurality of projections; wherein a pair of input arms are provided at an inner wall of the accommodating chamber and configured for abutting with the output arms; the guide stem is movable in the axial direction relative to the body, the torque receiving assembly further comprises a distance-limiting mechanism that defines a maximum distance the driven shaft is able to move relative to the body in the axis direction.

Abstract: A double ended extendable driveshaft (106) comprises a first shaft portion (152, 154) that has a proximal end and a distal end; a first shaft coupler (110, 112) fixed to the distal end of the first shaft portion (152, 154); a first rotary coupler (160, 160?, 162) supported for rotation on the proximal end of the first shaft portion (152, 154); a second shaft portion (152, 154) having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the second shaft portion (152, 154) is slidingly coupled to the proximal end of the first shaft portion (152, 154); a second shaft coupler (110, 112) fixed to the distal end of the second shaft portion (152, 154); a second rotary coupler (160, 160?, 162) supported for rotation on the proximal end of the second shaft portion (152, 154); and an actuator (158) coupled to the first rotary coupler (160, 160?, 162) and the second rotary coupler (160, 160?, 162) to extend and retract the first shaft portion (152, 154) with respect to the second shaft portion (152, 154).

Abstract: An input shaft assembly is movable along an axis to absorb external impact loads. A biasing member exerts an axial load in a direction counter to potential impact loads. A stop is provided to control the application of biasing loads to control application of such axial load.

Abstract: A torque receiving assembly, a photosensitive drum and a process cartridge having such torque receiving assembly. The torque receiving assembly having a body having an axis and having an accommodating chamber; a driven shaft disposed coaxially with the body, the driven shaft including a guide stem and a coupling head provided at one axial end of the guide stem, the guide stem having a pair of output arms which extend outwardly in a radial direction, the coupling head having a plurality of projections; wherein a pair of input arms are provided at an inner wall of the accommodating chamber and configured for abutting with the output arms; the guide stem is movable in the axial direction relative to the body, the torque receiving assembly further comprises a distance-limiting mechanism that defines a maximum distance the driven shaft is able to move relative to the body in the axis direction.

Abstract: An adjustable steering column for a vehicle and a bushing for the adjustable steering column are provided. The adjustable steering column includes a column jacket having a lower jacket extending along a first axis and an upper jacket telescopically coupled to and extending with the lower jacket. The lower and upper shafts are configured to selectively move telescopically relative to one another for telescope adjustment of the steering column. The adjustable steering column also includes a bushing positioned between the lower jacket and the upper jacket, the bushing including a support portion extending along a length between the lower jacket and upper jacket, the support portion including a first seating area, and a roller portion positioned in the first seating area, the roller portion configured to engage at least one of an outer surface of the lower jacket and an inner surface of the upper jacket.

Abstract: In a sliding type constant velocity universal joint which includes a coil spring (14) employed to urge an intermediate shaft (13), a cylindrical portion (34) of a spring receptacle which supports an end of the coil spring (14) rises by a height h3, so that an edge (37) of the cylindrical portion (34) makes contact with a lower end surface of an outer ring (26) of a roller assembly (28) of an inner joint member (12) when the constant velocity universal joint takes a maximum operating angle.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member on which an electrostatic image is to be formed; a rotatable supporting member, configured to support a developing device for developing the electrostatic image and configured to rotationally move the developing device toward a developing position, provided movably in a rotational axis direction with respect to a main assembly of the image forming apparatus; an urging member for urging the rotatable supporting member in the rotational axis direction. In addition, a regulating portion regulates a position of the rotatable supporting member, with respect to the rotational axis direction, urged by the urging member.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper (1) having a damping element disposed between a first element (4) and a second element (5), in which the first element and the second element can rotate relative to each other, with or without a coupling part (3) that is located in a housing (2) and is axially displaceable along an axis (A) between the first and second elements, in which, if a coupling part is present, a) the coupling part is displaceable along the axis (A) against the spring force of at least one spring element (6, 7) and/or b) the coupling part is displaceable along the axis (A) against a medium which acts on both sides of the coupling part, with the medium located in internal or external partial spaces. Alternatively, in a damping element not having a coupling part, c) resilient elements are integrated in third coupling elements, and the coupling elements are connected to the first and second elements.

Abstract: To provide a multi-shaft driving device that aims for a lightening of weight and lowering of cost as compared with conventional structures. In a structure in which, when a movable shaft (40) is slidably installed at an output shaft (20) and advances toward an input-side bevel gear (14), an output-side bevel gear (50) of a distal end side of the movable shaft (40) meshes-together with the input-side bevel gear (14), and the movable shaft (40) rotates and rotation of this movable shaft (40) is transmitted to the output shaft (20), the movable shaft (40) and the output-side bevel gear (50) are molded integrally of resin, and the output shaft (20) also is formed of resin, and the movable shaft (40) is slidably exteriorly placed on an outer peripheral side of the output shaft (20).

Abstract: An adjustable tool extender includes a sleeve defining a receptacle and an extension member having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end defines a cavity and is slidable within the receptacle of the sleeve. The extender also includes a bias member seated in the receptacle and an end disposed in the cavity for biasing the extension member outwardly from the sleeve to a fully extended position.

Abstract: A damper unit (1) composed of two parts (2, 3) which are connected to rotate with one another and between which an axially elastic element (7) is disposed. Such damper units are used particularly for axial damping and for compensating slight axial misalignments of shafts in drive trains. To improve such damper units, particularly with respect to their external diameters, the axially acting energy storage device is compressed by a rotational movement produced by threads upon axial loading of the two parts.

Abstract: A low sliding load intermediate shaft comprising a female member slightly receiving a male member and a series of metal strips, such as three, fitted therebetween. The metal strips are retained in position since they are received into the cavities of a fastening cage clamped to the outer surface of the male member. They allow longitudinal movement friction of both members eliminating clearance and radial play with a total effectiveness in torque transmission at any time.

Abstract: A telescopic shaft for vehicles comprising an inner shaft axially movable in an outer shaft. The telescopic shaft comprises at least two rows of balls with at least one ball per row between the inner shaft and the outer shaft. A row of balls is arranged on at least one ball race arranged against the inner shaft. The ball race is wedge shaped on its against the inner shaft facing surface. The telescopic shaft comprises a prestress mechanism which pushes the ball race along a wedge unit axially in relation to and radially in the direction against the outer shaft. whereby the telescopic shaft is prestressed. The prestress mechanism is arranged to release the prestress when the alteration in length of the telescopic shaft exceeds a predetermined length.

Abstract: A slidable constant velocity universal joint holds an elastic member (coil spring) in a stable attitude even if an associated shaft makes an oscillating motion, thereby achieving an improvement in terms of stability in torque transmission. The slidable constant velocity universal joint includes an outer joint member connected to a power transmission member, and an inner joint member connected to an end portion of a shaft, with torque transmission being possible between the outer joint member and the inner joint member while allowing angular displacement and axial displacement. At a forward end of the shaft, there is provided an elastic member for elastically urging the outer joint member toward the power transmission member, and, between the elastic member and the forward end of the shaft, there is interposed a bearing member for guiding the forward end of the shaft while in contact therewith.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a casing, a rotatable member rotatably supported by the casing, a protruding member configured to advance and retract in directions parallel to an axis of rotation of the rotatable member, and an urging member configured to urge the protruding member to advance in an advancing direction. The protruding member has a perticular sloping surface configured to be contacted in a direction orthogonal to an axis of rotation of the protruding member when the cartridge is mounted. The perticular sloping surface slopes with respect to directions parallel to and orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the protruding member.

Abstract: A longitudinal displacement unit includes a first shaft element including an outer face having a plurality of first grooves and a second shaft element having a through-bore that receives the first shaft element. The second shaft element has a plurality of second grooves opposite the first plurality of grooves. A sleeve-shaped cage is disposed between the first shaft element and the second shaft element for guiding rolling contact members that engage the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves. The cage is provided with through-apertures that are circumferentially distributed, extend parallel to the longitudinal axis, and include longitudinal ends. Pressure springs are disposed within the through-apertures and are loaded between the longitudinal ends thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle axle includes an axle housing defining a cavity. The axle includes a pair of outer drive shafts, each being coaxially received in a respective housing cavity and slidable therein, each outer drive shaft defining a splined cavity. The axle includes a pair of inner drive shafts, each having a splined end coaxially coupled to a respective outer drive shaft splined cavity such that a respective outer drive shaft is slidably movable therein. A piston is attached to the inner end of each outer drive shaft and separates an inner fluid chamber from an outer fluid chamber. A fluid channel includes opposed ends in communication with respective fluid chambers. A force absorption container is in fluid communication with each fluid channel and includes a compression spring, wherein the spring is compressed when movement of the piston pushes fluid through the channel into the force absorption container.

Abstract: A tolerance ring (10) for providing an interference fit between inner and outer components (36, 50) is disclosed. The tolerance ring (10) comprises a deformable band having a plurality of radially extending projections around its circumference, wherein the projections include a set of axially spaced protuberances (12, 13) separated by a unformed region (11) circumferentially adjacent to an axially elongate protuberance (15), the axial extent of which spans the axial extent of the set of axially spaced protuberances. This arrangement of protuberances facilitates the transfer of retention force to a component that is composed of a plurality of independent parts, e.g. two or more bearings (54, 56) separated by a spacer (58).

Abstract: The invention provides a telescopic shaft including a male shaft and a female shaft which are so fitted as to be capable of a sliding motion but incapable of a rotation and in which an external periphery of the male shaft and an internal periphery of the female shaft are in contact with each other to transmit a torque in case of rotation, wherein a grease, containing a base oil having a dynamic viscosity of from 10 to 210 mm2/s at 25° C. and an extreme pressure additive, is sealed in a gap between the external periphery of the male shaft and the internal periphery of the female shaft. The construction enables a satisfactory torque transmission without detrimentally influencing the feeling of steering.

Abstract: A universal joint shaft for driving a roll of a rolling mill includes a connecting shaft, a first universal joint that is attached to a first end of the connecting shaft, a second universal joint that is attached to a second end of the connecting shaft, a coupling sleeve that includes a longitudinal axis that is connected to the first universal joint, which comprises a receiving bore with an opening for receiving a journal of a roll, wherein the receiving bore forms torque transmitting transmission faces, and which includes a first conical face that is arranged concentrically relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first conical face is provided for contacting a correspondingly designed first counter face at the journal of the roll, as well as a structure means by which the first conical face is loaded along the longitudinal axis towards the roll.

Abstract: A flexible drive shaft extension for hand tools comprises serially nested, socket-ended Shaft components of polygonal cross-section which have freedom of universal motion from axial alignment limited to about five degrees of arc and which are forcibly retained in coupled connection within a sleeve by spring biasing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotary piston adjuster for adjusting the angular position of the camshaft of an internal combustion engine, said adjuster comprising an outer rotor having at least one hydraulic chamber, and an inner rotor comprising at least one pivoting vane that can pivot hydraulically in the hydraulic chamber between a retard stop position and an advance stop position. A locking device suitable for detachably connecting the outer and inner rotors to each other and at least one compression spring acting in opposition to the frictional torque of the camshaft are arranged between the two rotors. A liberal design of the compression spring and a low-wear operation with this spring are enabled by the fact that the compression spring (27, 27′) is arranged in an attachment (4) that is connected to the rotary piston adjuster, and the components of the attachment have a wear-resistant configuration and support the compression spring (27, 27′) at least pointwise over its entire length.

Abstract: A connection between two shafts, the shafts can be faced in different directions. Each shaft having a first fork at one end for hingedly joining the respective shaft to a second fork. The second forks are mechanically joined to each other by an axial displacement device comprising a first bearing plate formed integrally to one of the second forks; an intermediate plate, having a plurality of through bores and a central column extending therefrom having a distal end for receiving a remaining second fork; and a second bearing plate, having a central bore for receiving the central column therethrough. A plurality of guiding and support columns extend from the first bearing plate, pass through to the through bores of the through bores of the intermediate plate to the second bearing plate connecting the first and second plates together. The intermediate plate can slide along the guiding and fastening shafts.

Abstract: This invention offers advantages over the prior art by providing a simple, inexpensive mechanism and method for reducing the shock load on the drive of a rotary or linear actuator when the motion of the actuator output shaft is slowed, even to the point of stopping. This is referred to as bringing the actuator to a “soft stop.” This invention uses a single spring wherein the spring may be a torsion, ribbon or compression spring. The mechanism generally includes a spring, a spring cup and a drive cup. When the motion of the output shaft is slowed or reaches its limit of travel, the spring begins to store energy and brings the drive cup to a soft stop.

Abstract: A machine with a rotary turning apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing with at least one end wall, at least one bearing assembly, a shaft, a passage, a pair of shoulders, an engagement device, and a biasing device. The shaft is mounted for rotation in the housing and on the bearing assembly. The passage extends through the wall to provide access to one end of the shaft. The engagement device has an end which is shaped to mate with the one end of the shaft and is mounted for movement in the passage between the pair of shoulders which are located on the wall in the passage. The biasing device is positioned between one of the shoulders and the collar which extends at least partially around the engagement device. The biasing device biases the one end of the engagement device away from engagement with the one end of the shaft. By compressing the biasing device, the end of the engagement device can be mated with the end of the shaft for manual rotation.

Abstract: A torque transmission element which connects a starter generator to a torque transmission unit arranged in series, wherein at least parts of the torque transmission unit are able to execute an axial operating movement relative to the starter generator, and the torque transmission element is axially elastic with respect to the series arrangement of the starter generator and the torque transmission unit. The torque transmission element is embodied as a tangential spring arm, one end of which is arranged on the starter generator and the other end of which is arranged on the torque transmission unit.

Abstract: A variable length drive shaft for a rolling mill roll including: a driven first end including a universal joint connecting with an end of a first splined shaft having an axial bore and counter bore and a driving second end including a universal joint connecting with a torque tube and a second spline shaft which engages with the first splined shaft for axial movement. A pilot rod is mounted in the counter bore adjacent to the end of the first splined shaft and extending along the length of drive shaft. A reaction tube is connected with the driving end and located within the torque tube. The reaction tube allows movement of the pilot rod within the drive shaft. Disk springs are mounted on the pilot rod and exert outward pressure against the driving and driven ends while allowing axial movement of the drive shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toothed coupling, especially a double toothed coupling, for rail vehicles, essentially consisting of a coupling housing (2) and at least one coupling component (3, 4) fitted inside the coupling housing (2), the coupling component has first teeth (9, 10) in its peripheral region (7) and the coupling housing has second teeth (11, 12) in its peripheral region (8) which form engaging teeth (13, 14) with the first teeth of the coupling component (3, 4) which are movable in relation to one another, and there is at least one annular disk-shaped support cover (21, 22) protecting the engaging teeth (13, 14) at the respective faces (19, 20) between the coupling housing (2) and the coupling component (3, 4). A toothed coupling is to be provided in which an exchange of media and, with the coupling rotating, irregular running, imbalance and wear of the sealing elements is prevented.

Abstract: A motor includes a motor section, a one-way clutch and an output section. The motor section includes an armature and armature shaft, and the output section includes a worm mechanism having a worm shaft disposed coaxially with the armature shaft. The one-way clutch is disposed between the armature shaft and the warm shaft. The one-way clutch includes a couple of teeth members in engagement with each other, a plurality of rollers for controlling the teeth members, and a spring holding the rollers. The spring urges the worm shaft to separate from the armature shaft.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle door has a latch assembly having a door latch having a release lever displaceable to unlatch the door and a horizontally displaceable outside door handle. A transmission member rotatable about an axis is connected to the handle such that horizontal displacement of the handle rotates the transmission member about the axis. An actuating head is rotationally fixed to the transmission member and a shaft generally coaxial with the transmission member carries a formation axially fittable with the actuating head for rotationally coupling the transmission member to the shaft. A crank extending from the shaft is movable angularly about the axis on rotation of the shaft and a link is connected between the crank and the release lever so that when the handle is displaced horizontally the shaft is rotated about the axis, the crank and link are displaced and in turn displace the release lever, and the latch is operated.

Abstract: An accessory gear drive for gas turbine engine utilizes a radially extending, floating tower shaft which is unrestrained against radial movement, but includes a resilient biasing means for normally holding the tower shaft in power driving interengagement between the central drive shaft of the engine and an external accessory gear box. For engine maintenance, the tower shaft may be readily accessed and shifted radially outwardly by compressing the biasing means in order to facilitate easy engine disassembly and assembly.

Abstract: Manual rotation of a turbomachine rotor in order to bring the blades of the rotor one by one in front of an endoscope to check the blades is effected by a shaft which is rotatably connected to the rotor and which may be, for example, a shaft of the auxiliary equipment of the turbomachine, the shaft being manually rotatable by a driving shaft which is mounted in an opening in the casing housing the shaft and which is engageable with the shaft by self-disengaging coupling, a seal being provided between the driving shaft and the casing.

Abstract: A vehicle safety pedal apparatus includes a foot engaging portion, a linkage attachment for attaching the pedal apparatus to a vehicle, a pedal linkage coupled between the linkage attachment and the foot engaging portion including first and second sub-linkages and a shock absorber coupled between the first and second sub-linkages to absorb shock during a collision of a person's lower extremity with the pedal apparatus during a motor vehicle accident, the shock absorber including a sleeve on the first sub-linkage forming a cavity, and a pin, the sleeve further including through aligned apertures and the second sub-linkage further including an elongated aperture, the apertures of the sleeve aligned with the elongated aperture, and the pin extending through the aligned apertures, thereby providing limited slidable engagement of the sub-linkages, the cavity containing a resilient shock absorbing material that is capable of restoring its shock absorbing capacity after absorbing an initial shock.

Abstract: An implement is coupled for being driven and towed by a tractor. A pedestal shaft is slidably mounted to the tongue of the implement and is coupled to the tractor PTO by a telescopic shaft which during turning and certain rolling and or pitching conditions of the tractor acts to cause rearward shifting of the pedestal shaft from a normal operating position. A spring assembly resists the rearward movement of the pedestal shaft and returns it to its normal position once the condition which caused its rearward movement no longer exists.

Abstract: A kelly-bar apparatus includes, for example, an inner kelly-bar, a second kelly-bar and an outer kelly-bar. These kelly-bars are relatively telescopically operable and torque is transmitted from outside to inside. When the second and outer kelly-bar are in a contracted position, they are supported by a spring on a spring support fixed to the inner kelly-bar. The bottom end of a torque transmitting projection of the inner kelly-bar is fitted into and welded to the spring support. The spring support is fixed onto an engagement member formed integrally with the inner kelly-bar. In addition, a stop member for preventing the second kelly-bar from coming away from the outer kelly-bar projects from the inner periphery of the outer kelly-bar at a location above the torque transmitting portion.

Abstract: A cushion connector (10) used for above ground drilling has pin (11) and box (12) components at opposite ends. A housing (13) extends axially between the pin and box components. A drive spline (22) is operably connected to one of the components and extends outwardly from the axis (23) of the cushion connector (10). A plurality of drive blocks (24) extend inwardly from the inside diameter of the housing (13) and engage with keyways (69) of the drive spline (22). Drive lugs (71) connected to the inside of the housing (13) act on the drive blocks (24) and resilient cushion blocks (70). A spring (30, 60) extends between the pin (11) and box (12) components within the housing (13) and exerts axial force between them. The drive splines (22) are coaxial with the connector (10) and move axially under operation. Cushion blocks (70) are provided between the drive blocks (24) and drive lugs (71).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electronic actuator for use in a vehicle transmission such as a four wheel drive transfer case. In one preferred embodiment, the transfer case includes two separate electronic actuators, a range shift actuator which is utilized to effect shifting of the transfer case between high range, neutral, and low range drive positions, and a clutch actuator which is utilized to control engagement of a clutch between two wheel drive, automatic ("on demand" four wheel drive), and "part time" four wheel drive operating modes. The range shift actuator includes a rotary electric motor coaxially mounted relative to a rear output shaft of the transfer case, and a linear screw for translating the rotational movement of the motor shaft to selective axial movement of a range shift sleeve.